PlainZIP

Glendale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91203

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,220
6,236/sq mi
$82,364
Median income
$728,700
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glendale pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
6,236
people per sq mi
19%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, home to 13,220 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 6,236 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,364 (19% below the California average), while per-capita income is $46,410. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.2%. Median home value sits at $728,700 (6% below the state average), median rent at $2,477 a month, and owner-occupancy at 18.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 91203 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 91203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glendale, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91203.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91203, Glendale, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,220

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

6,236

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91203?

37.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

57.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 16.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$82,364

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$46,410

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91203 ranks nationally

Glendale, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,364 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,530

Total Housing Units

7,076

Occupied Units

454

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 18.9%
Renter 81.1%

$728,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$2,477

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2022)

394

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+294%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91203 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +8.4% 330
2019 +7.0% 353
2020 +1.8% 359
2021 +6.8% 384
2022 +2.6% 394

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,457 business establishments in ZIP 91203, employing approximately 23,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,125,076,000.

1,457

Businesses

23,231

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 442 30.3%
Health care and social assistance 238 16.3%
Finance and insurance 168 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 92 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 5.3%
Retail trade 73 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 70 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 58 4.0%
Information 52 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.1%
Construction 41 2.8%
Wholesale trade 33 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 28 1.9%
Manufacturing 16 1.1%
Educational services 13 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 91203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91203 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 91203 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
91210 Glendale, CA 328 0.7 mi
91202 Glendale, CA 22,830 1.1 mi
91204 Glendale, CA 16,032 1.2 mi
91207 Glendale, CA 10,506 2.1 mi
91205 Glendale, CA 37,810 1.6 mi
91201 Glendale, CA 22,781 1.9 mi
90039 Los Angeles, CA 28,514 2.9 mi
90027 Los Angeles, CA 45,151 2.4 mi
91206 Glendale, CA 33,065 2.9 mi
91208 Glendale, CA 16,245 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91203 in? ▼
ZIP code 91203 (Glendale) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 91203? ▼
ZIP code 91203 in Glendale, CA has a population of 13,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91203 is $82,364, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91203 is $728,700, which is 162% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91203 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91203? ▼
ZIP code 91203 has 1,457 business establishments employing approximately 23,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (442), Health care and social assistance (238), Finance and insurance (168). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91203 increased by 2.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91203? ▼
In ZIP code 91203, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 91203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91203 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91203? ▼
In ZIP code 91203, approximately 18.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91203 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.